Lead UXUI Designer

Newton, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Lead UX/UI Designer

Location: Newton MA

Duration: Contract to Hire (11 months)

Responsibilities:

Lead design efforts on projects from concept to implementation taking full ownership of work throughout the process
Create user-centered experiences grounded in research insights competitive analysis and UX best practices
Develop design artifacts including journey maps wireframes user flows interactive prototypes and high-fidelity mockups
Deliver detailed design specifications and documentation for development teams
Work closely with developers to ensure designs are implemented according to specifications
Provide a voice for customers within the team advocating for user needs

Design System & Standards

Contribute to and enhance our internal design system library within Figma
Help maintain design consistency across products and experiences
Document patterns and component guidelines for team use
Deliver detailed design specifications and documentation for development teams
Apply systematic thinking to complex design problems

Research & Strategy

Conduct competitive analysis and stay updated on industry best practices
Identify opportunities to improve customer/consumer experiences
Support heuristic evaluations A/B testing and design validation
Participate in business walkthroughs and stakeholder interviews

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with our research team to implement insights into design solutions
Partner with content strategists and copywriters to create cohesive experiences
Present design solutions to stakeholders and executives with a clear rationale
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Facilitate high-level strategic decisions with buy-in from multiple disciplines

Requirements:

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
6 years of experience in user experience design interaction design UI design and/or digital product design
Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong portfolio demonstrating experience designing complex systems across multiple platforms
Excellence in visual design with an understanding of design principles and accessibility standards
Experience documenting and annotating complex interactions for development teams
Excellent written presentation and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and organizational levels
Self-starter with strong project management skills who delivers work on time
Growth mindset with a willingness to learn new tools and approaches

Preferred:

Experience in financial services or education technology
Knowledge of design thinking methodologies
Understanding of agile development processes
Background in conversion optimization and/or e-commerce

Position: Lead UX/UI Designer Location: Newton MA Duration: Contract to Hire (11 months) Responsibilities: Lead design efforts on projects from concept to implementation taking full ownership of work throughout the process Create user-centered experiences grounded in research insights competitive ...